Kyle Monangai · Rico Dowdle · 2026 week 2

Kyle Monangai or Rico Dowdle?

Wondering who you should start this week — Kyle Monangai or Rico Dowdle? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Rico DowdleRico Dowdle projects 4.2 PPR points clear of Kyle Monangai in week 2, drawing NE — the 23rd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Kyle Monangai vs MIN 6.9 30th · tough 20.4 1,425 healthy
Rico Dowdle START @ NE 11.1 23rd 4.1 1,517 healthy

RBs vs MIN recently: MarShawn Lloyd 3.7 pts (W1).

RBs vs NE recently: Jadarian Price 5.8 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rico Dowdle carries the higher trade value — 1,517 against 1,425 (a 6% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rico Dowdle gets the most. Momentum: Kyle Monangai +457 and Rico Dowdle -155 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.